Inside the Lab

Promoting Diagnostic Excellence by Improving the Communication of Urgent and Unexpected Diagnoses in Anatomic Pathology

American Society for Clinical Pathology Season 4 Episode 6

Communicating imperative diagnoses effectively can often be a daunting challenge. It’s a crucial and delicate step that takes practice and know-how to do well and can be one of the most important actions taken with patients. That’s why a panel of experts have gotten together to discuss the current practices, gaps, and best practices for communication of urgent and significant/unexpected diagnoses in anatomic pathology.

The Promoting Diagnostic Excellence by Improving the Communication of Urgent and Unexpected Diagnoses in Anatomic Pathology podcast is designed to support the collaboration with clinical partners as well as to notice actionable opportunities where the communication of urgent and significant/unexpected diagnoses in anatomic pathology may be improved.

You will learn to:

  • Understand current guidelines and practices for communication of urgent and unexpected diagnosis in anatomic pathology. 
  • Discuss high-priority communication barriers.
  • Discuss best practices and recommendations for effective and timely communication of urgent and significant/unexpected diagnoses.